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Feds involved in major checkpoint in Douglas County
ajc ^ | 9-28-10 | Alexis Stevens

Posted on 09/28/2010 3:35:09 PM PDT by Dacula

Local law enforcement and federal agents conducted a checkpoint operation Tuesday afternoon in Douglas County, the Federal Air Marshal Service told the AJC.

"This is a live operation intent on deterring would-be terrorists or criminal activity," Nelson Minerly, spokesman for the federal agency, told the AJC.

The operation created a big distraction to motorists heading eastbound on I-20 in rush hour, and many motorists let the AJC and the WSB traffic center hear about it.

But the operation, which also involves the Transportation Security Administration, is top-secret before it happens, Minerly said.

“We don’t advertise when they’re going to happen or when they’re going to be," Minerly said.

Mostly trucks were being checked, Minerly said. Shortly before 6 p.m., nothing had been recovered in the operation, he said.

"There's no specific threat," Jon Allen, regional spokesman for the TSA, told the AJC.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Georgia; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: atlanta; georgia; terrorism; traffic
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To: Dacula

It might be related to the spate of shootings and other threats going on right now.

The way this administration is going,it wouldn’t be beyond the norm to have someone finally go McVeigh.It is not Waco redux but it is getting kind of close.

But it is good that they are doing something with their resources that could give pause to someone out to do harm to American civilians.


21 posted on 09/28/2010 4:00:37 PM PDT by Del Rapier
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To: jimbo123
Muslims terrorists are on the move inside the U.S. on their way for a Mumbai-style attack on several of our cities cities. Hopefully they can be stopped.

Either that or a dosimeter/geiger counter got set off on the highway :(

22 posted on 09/28/2010 4:03:17 PM PDT by DCBryan1 (FORGET the lawyers...first kill the "journalists". (Die Ritter der Kokosnuss))
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To: Dacula

Amendment 4 - Search and Seizure

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.


23 posted on 09/28/2010 4:05:43 PM PDT by broken_arrow1 (I regret that I have but one life to give for my country - Nathan Hale "Patriot")
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To: DCBryan1

Obama appeased the muslims and invited them to our country for the past year and a half and now they’re in position here and in Europe. The plan might be a Mumbai as well as some sort of a nuke via Mexico.


24 posted on 09/28/2010 4:06:23 PM PDT by jimbo123
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To: jimbo123

Stopped by the TSA? Not very likely IMO


25 posted on 09/28/2010 4:10:59 PM PDT by GeronL (http://libertyfic.proboards.com <--- My Fiction/ Science Fiction Board)
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To: Dacula
Every 18 wheeler going into Atlanta on Interstate 20 must pull over and be inspected.

That could be big...

26 posted on 09/28/2010 4:12:11 PM PDT by GOPJ (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2589165/posts)
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To: Rushmore Rocks
Is this Atlanta?

Sounds like the Peoples Republic Of Atlanta. The "security" organizations want to make the USA into the old USSR.

27 posted on 09/28/2010 4:17:48 PM PDT by Aglooka (Posting from New Hampshachusetts (Formerly New Hampshire))
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To: jimbo123
Muslims terrorists ...

Impossible. islam is a 'ligion of peace. Why do they waste time stopping trucks to find terrorists when they could simply look at a list of all obama's close muzziemarxist friends he's called recently?

28 posted on 09/28/2010 4:19:58 PM PDT by InternetTuffGuy
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To: GeronL

These are FEDERAL checkpoints... roadblocks... this is eerie indeed. One step from troops on the ground.

Unfortunately many Americans probably would go along with martial law without asking many questions. "It can't happen here."

29 posted on 09/28/2010 4:22:47 PM PDT by Aglooka (Posting from New Hampshachusetts (Formerly New Hampshire))
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To: Aglooka

yup


30 posted on 09/28/2010 4:28:24 PM PDT by GeronL (http://libertyfic.proboards.com <--- My Fiction/ Science Fiction Board)
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To: Dacula

Is this Douglas County, Colorado?

One of my pet peeves is people posting local news without bothering to mention just where “Local” is.


31 posted on 09/28/2010 4:29:25 PM PDT by cookcounty (Dec 31st is coming: .....Stop Obama's Midnight Jack-Up!)
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To: broken_arrow1

“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”

LOL! You’re so silly. Is that from the Onion? :)


32 posted on 09/28/2010 4:32:18 PM PDT by dljordan ("His father's sword he hath girded on, And his wild harp slung behind him")
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To: cookcounty

Sorry. This is taking place outside of Atlanta, GA. All 18 wheeler trucks are being pulled over and inspected.


33 posted on 09/28/2010 4:37:21 PM PDT by Dacula (Life is good!)
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To: Dacula

This is from the CBS affiliate in Atlanta

Homeland Security Exercise On I-20 and Thornton Road

POSTED: 5:53 pm EDT September 28, 2010

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — The Department Of Homeland Security is conducting a federal exercise on I-20 and Thornton Road.

The checks only apply for trucks that are passing through the weigh station.

The security checkpoint will continue in to the evening hours.


34 posted on 09/28/2010 4:43:07 PM PDT by Dacula (Life is good!)
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To: cookcounty

“Is this Douglas County, Colorado?”

At first, I thought it was Arizona. Then I thought it was rural Nevada. When I saw “ajc,” Atlanta Journal Contitution, I realized it was the Atlanta area.

I share your pet peeve, though. Posters should make the location clear in the title.


35 posted on 09/28/2010 4:54:52 PM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (The rallying cry of American patriots.....REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER!)
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To: Dacula

Future Attribute Screening Technology: The Machine That Reads

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wqooBmYfQ4&feature=player_embedded#!


36 posted on 09/28/2010 5:01:46 PM PDT by goldendays (that)
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To: GeronL

Can anyone say BROWNSHIRTS!!


37 posted on 09/28/2010 5:05:01 PM PDT by Mr. Wright
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To: Dacula

NEW MOBILE VAN SECURITY X-RAY TECHNOLOGY RAISES PRIVACY QUESTIONS

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/new-x-ray-technology-raises-privacy-questions/


38 posted on 09/28/2010 5:05:29 PM PDT by goldendays (that)
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To: Mr. Wright

BROWNSHIRTs are now EPA POLICE in very STATE


39 posted on 09/28/2010 5:07:26 PM PDT by goldendays (that)
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

I am sorry that you were inconvenienced by my not indicating what city or state this story took place in.

I thought that was what links were for. I had to step away from the computer for a while because my wife was undergoing her daily radiation treatment and I was posting from the doctor’s office and needed to take her home.


40 posted on 09/28/2010 5:07:36 PM PDT by Dacula (Life is good!)
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